Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Liverpool Star Torres Beats Dunne, Lescott And Ronaldo To Be Named Northwest Premier League Player Of The Year


Liverpool's Fernando Torres has been named Barclays Premier League player of the year at the Northwest Football Awards.

Torres scored 33 goals in his first season at Anfield before helping Spain to European Championship glory.

The Spaniard beat off competition from Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo, Everton's Joleon Lescott and Richard Dunne of Manchester City.

Sir Alex Ferguson won an outstanding achievement award following Manchester United's league and Champions League double.

Everton boss David Moyes received the manager of the year award while Sir Tom Finney was presented with the lifetime achievement award.

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